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FEIR reflects Pleasanton's independent judgment and analysis. Further, for the project as a whole, that the Commission could either deny the project; or make the findings as outlined in the earlier reports that the project, as approved, incorporates all feasible mitigation measures; has overriding considerations for its approval notwithstanding the residual significant environmental effects; is consistent with the General Plan, and for the PUD and Development Agreement, the Specific Plan as well; and, conforms to the PUD purposes; and, recommend approval, with modifications, as desired, by the Planning Commission. Mr. Roush noted that even if the Commission does not certify the EIR, the City Council desires that the Commission provide a recommendation on the project, due to a pending appeal from the applicant. Bruce Lymbum, Attorney, City and County of San Francisco, noted that scientific information has been determined that Pleasanton has not created an immediate health hazard on the Bernal property from radioactive materials. Mr. Lymbum noted that Mr. Widner's October 4, 1999 memorandum was intended to replace in its entirety his previous September 20, 1999 memorandum. He stated that the California Department of Health Services has confirmed that it will require no further testing of the property at this time and that there will be no remedial or regulatory jurisdiction over the property. He requested that the Commission listen to the applicant's report regarding the lack of health risk, that the Commission vote to certify the EIR and vote on recommendations to provide to the City Council on the project as a whole. He stated that the applicant concurs with staff's analyses, conclusions, recommendations, and suggested modifications for conditions of approval. Further, that the applicant's report clarifies issues previously raised in the EIR and that the sledge drying bed should be subject to further testing at the time of grading and construction of activities. Mr. Lymburn provided an overview of the qualifications of radiation experts, Lynn Anspaugh, Ph.D., and John Auxier, Ph.D, CHP, and introduced the people who would provide the presentation on the sampling and analysis plan findings to the Commission on the Bemal property. Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and staff relating to clarification of the roles of the experts. John Auxier, provided a slide presentation and overview of the definition of radiation, radioactivity, radioactive materials, and background radiation. He provided a demonstration of the equipment that was utilized to provide radiological testing on the property. Lynn Anspaugh, Ph.D., provided a slide presentation relating to maximum dose rates of specific radionuclides and commented on the calculations utilized. He provided an overview of the standards for plutonium, California Criteria for radionuclides in soil, and applicable standards for plutonium. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny relating to future testing on the site, Mr. Anspaugh responded that the Department of Health Services concurs that further investigation should be conducted of the Bemal site prior to any further development being performed. Planning Commission Minutes October 7, 1999 Page 3